The Libyan convicted of the Lockerbie bombing today formally dropped the second appeal against his conviction for the attack which killed 270 people.

THE cancer-stricken Lockerbie bomber could die before a decision is made on his appeal after new delays in the case, his lawyer warned yesterday.

THE Lockerbie bomber remained behind bars yesterday after losing his attempt to be freed from jail.

A “compelling case” exists for releasing the cancer-stricken Lockerbie bomber on bail pending his appeal, a Scottish court heard today.

Tony Blair could boost the peace process in the North by lifting the ban on Catholics becoming King or Queen, it was claimed today.